How far is Alice, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Alice, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Nueces County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alice and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alice and Corpus Christi.
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Start on East 2nd Street
29 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Cameron Street
972 ft · 35 sec · North Cameron Street
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Turn left onto East Front Street
138 m · 6 sec · East Front Street
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Continue on East Main Street
26.2 mi · 30 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
2977 ft · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right
2489 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto East State Highway 44
11.3 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 44
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 358 West
3006 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Padre Island Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on I 37 South
2264 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37
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Continue straight
147 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alice and Corpus Christi.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Main Street
Continue on East Main Street
26.2 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Alice and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alice to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Robstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Alice and 22.6 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Alice and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alice and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 41.3 mi (66.46 km).
#1 Alice
City in Texas
| Population | 18,591 |
| Coordinates | 27.7522500, -98.0697200 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Corpus Christi
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
| Population | 327,248 |
| Coordinates | 27.8005800, -97.3963800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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